Title: High Sheriff of Lancaster
Name: Robert de Leyburn
Herald date: 1326
Azure, six lioncels rampant, three, two, one Argent.
The family was from Aykhurst in Cumberland, but also held lands in Hope and Salford. Robert was born in 1273 and married into the powerful de Harcla family in 1316 (Sara).
During his term in office Lancaster was sacked by Robert the Bruce. Edward II sent William and Richard de Preston to his aid and the castle was not taken.
It is not known what effect the fall of Sara’s brother Andrew had on Robert’s fortunes, but he was keeper of Egremont Castle at the same time. He died in 1327.
